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**Where do I start? (OpenGL) -** 2006.04.11, 12:46 PM

where from i start to learn open gl

thanks

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Najdorf · 2006.04.11, 12:48 PM

that was a bad start

**Taxxodium** · 2006.04.11, 01:04 PM

NeHe is a good start, but please use the search option in the future.

Also check out this thread

**ThemsAllTook** · 2006.04.11, 01:13 PM

This book worked for me. You'll also need a bit of help setting up a window and GL context. Read OneSadCookie's book for that.

**Leisure Suit Lurie** · 2006.04.11, 02:40 PM

Personally, I think the SuperBible is better than the Red Book (plus you can snag the red book free online as a pdf).

If you're strapped for cash, get an older version of the SuperBible for like $5 or something on eBay.

**akb825** · 2006.04.11, 03:31 PM

I, too, used the SuperBible to learn OpenGL. I have 2 main problems with it:
1. some of the code doesn't work properly. Probably about 90% does work, but a bit doesn't.
2. along the same line, there are also many typos.

However, fixing the bugs and typos helped me understand OpenGL better, since I had to understand the concepts of everything. Also, when in doubt, you can always check the man pages in the terminal for a particular function.

Overall, I would recommend it. It may have a few problems, but it covers a lot of content, as well as advanced aspects. For example, it covers shaders, both assembly and GLSL, as well other features such as VBOs. Your learning shouldn't end with the SuperBible, but it's a very good place to start. It's also very handy as a reference when you're unsure about the specifics of a function. (mainly for if you want a specific example of how to use it)

2006.04.11, 07:57 PM

I'd also recommend NeHe, but definitely supplement it with a book or two. The Red Book and Blue Book, like with all reference material, are great to have... But last I checked, costly. Though, I see the Red Book can be obtained for free (or is Lurie wrong?).

**akb825** · 2006.04.11, 09:03 PM

The red and blue books are the "official" books of OpenGL, and are indeed available for free in PDF format on OpenGL's website.

**Leisure Suit Lurie** · 2006.04.11, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5thPeriodProductions

Though, I see the Red Book can be obtained for free (or is Lurie wrong?).

Er...not only can it be, but there's a link to the free one in my previous post.

2006.04.12, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leisure Suit Lurie

Er...not only can it be, but there's a link to the free one in my previous post.

you're right... hahaha

**thanks -** 2006.05.01, 08:34 AM

thanks every body

**why people like these -** 2006.05.01, 08:41 AM

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where from i start to learn open gl

thanks

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insanlar neden kimse yardımcı olmuyor

**Taxxodium** · 2006.05.01, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by cicekclub

insanlar neden kimse yardımcı olmuyor

English please

**Leisure Suit Lurie** · 2006.05.01, 11:04 AM

This should be sticky perhaps? Or merged with that Beginner thread?

**CicekClub -** 2006.05.07, 04:00 PM

İ said: Peoples dont like help everybody

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cicekclub Posts: n/a	Where do I start? (OpenGL) - 2006.04.11, 12:46 PM where from i start to learn open gl thanks reklam ver çiçek gönder

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Najdorf Member Posts: 1,045 Join Date: 2003.01 Location: Italy	2006.04.11, 12:48 PM that was a bad start ©h€ck øut µy stuƒƒ åt ragdollsoft.com New game in development Rubber Ninjas

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Taxxodium Moderator Posts: 575 Join Date: 2002.09 Location: Belgium	2006.04.11, 01:04 PM NeHe is a good start, but please use the search option in the future. Also check out this thread "When you dream, there are no rules..." [blog] http://jesus.edot-studios.com

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ThemsAllTook Moderator Posts: 1,447 Join Date: 2003.10 Location: Virginia, USA	2006.04.11, 01:13 PM This book worked for me. You'll also need a bit of help setting up a window and GL context. Read OneSadCookie's book for that.

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Leisure Suit Lurie Moderator Posts: 670 Join Date: 2003.03 Location: Clifton, NJ	2006.04.11, 02:40 PM Personally, I think the SuperBible is better than the Red Book (plus you can snag the red book free online as a pdf). If you're strapped for cash, get an older version of the SuperBible for like $5 or something on eBay. "Yes, well, that's the sort of blinkered, Philistine pig-ignorance I've come to expect from you non-creative garbage."

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akb825 Moderator Posts: 87 Join Date: 2009.05 Location: San Diego, CA	2006.04.11, 03:31 PM I, too, used the SuperBible to learn OpenGL. I have 2 main problems with it: 1. some of the code doesn't work properly. Probably about 90% does work, but a bit doesn't. 2. along the same line, there are also many typos. However, fixing the bugs and typos helped me understand OpenGL better, since I had to understand the concepts of everything. Also, when in doubt, you can always check the man pages in the terminal for a particular function. Overall, I would recommend it. It may have a few problems, but it covers a lot of content, as well as advanced aspects. For example, it covers shaders, both assembly and GLSL, as well other features such as VBOs. Your learning shouldn't end with the SuperBible, but it's a very good place to start. It's also very handy as a reference when you're unsure about the specifics of a function. (mainly for if you want a specific example of how to use it)

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5thPeriodProductions Posts: n/a	2006.04.11, 07:57 PM I'd also recommend NeHe, but definitely supplement it with a book or two. The Red Book and Blue Book, like with all reference material, are great to have... But last I checked, costly. Though, I see the Red Book can be obtained for free (or is Lurie wrong?).

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akb825 Moderator Posts: 87 Join Date: 2009.05 Location: San Diego, CA	2006.04.11, 09:03 PM The red and blue books are the "official" books of OpenGL, and are indeed available for free in PDF format on OpenGL's website.

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cicekclub Posts: n/a	thanks - 2006.05.01, 08:34 AM thanks every body

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Leisure Suit Lurie Moderator Posts: 670 Join Date: 2003.03 Location: Clifton, NJ	2006.05.01, 11:04 AM This should be sticky perhaps? Or merged with that Beginner thread? "Yes, well, that's the sort of blinkered, Philistine pig-ignorance I've come to expect from you non-creative garbage."

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cicekclub Posts: n/a	CicekClub - 2006.05.07, 04:00 PM İ said: Peoples dont like help everybody